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201582 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

On the Margins

201582 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A Roma family in Macedonia endures social marginalization and economic struggles while living on the outskirts of European society.

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Ljupcho Temelkovski

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A Roma family in Macedonia endures social marginalization and economic struggles while living on the outskirts of European society.

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A Roma family in Macedonia navigates daily life amid social marginalization and economic hardship. The film shows their struggles with domestic issues while living on the margins of European society. Director Ljupcho Temelkovski presents a candid account of their experiences, avoiding sentimentality. "On the Margins" runs for 82 minutes and was released in 2015. It offers insight into the challenges faced by the Roma community.

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